The lake has fair numbers of both largemouth and smallmouth. Bass are protected by an 18 inch minimum length limit.

Bluegill and Yellow Perch

Slow

Up to 1/3 pound

There is a good population of bluegill at the lake.

White Crappie

Fair to Good

1/2 to 1 pound

Crappie can be found schooled up in deeper water. The lake has a good crappie population.

Channel Catfish

Slow

1 to 15 pounds

The lake does not have a lot of catfish, but they tend to be big.

General Comments

Lake Wabaunsee is designated as a Aquatic Nuisance Species Water since zebra mussels were discovered there in 2013. It is illegal to transport alive fish from ANS designated waters. To help prevent the spread of invasive species, please always clean your boat when moving to different water bodies and dump your bait.

This scenic lake is noted for largemouth bass fishing along the abundant shoreline weed beds during the spring and summer. Smallmouth bass are also available along the dam and rocky shoreline. Saugeye and crappie can also be taken at this 200 acre lake located in the flint hills. Since this lake is not part of the CFAP Program, annual or day use permits are available at the boat ramp bait house on the northeast shore.